SUNY Potsdam

15 credits for 18 students. Coordinator: Stacy Rosenberg. 

A full semester’s package of courses for students interested in the out-of-doors, in getting to know the area, or looking into the environmental studies minor or major. Features great field trips most Fridays in the Adirondacks, including one weekend overnight trip.  Lab fee of $25 to defray travel and entrance fees. Attention athletes:  late afternoon classes, Friday field trips, and a weekend excursion may cut into team schedule. One credit from a PE class may be added to the total of FIG credits.

90941 COMP 101 Writing & Critical Thinking: 4 Cr. TUTH at 2:00-3:40 p.m. McNutt, D.
Encourages development of writing, critical thinking and the use of information resources. Addresses how language permits communication, shapes thought and changes through time.  Satisfies General Education FW requirement.

91576 ENVR 110 Intro to Environmental Studies: 3 Cr. MW 11:00-12:15 p.m. Rosenberg, S.
An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of environmental issues.  Historical and contemporary views of the environment and potential  solutions to current environmental problems will be explored. Special  focus on the Adirondacks. Satisfies General Education FC requirement.

91761 BIOL 111 - Adirondack Ecology: 3 Cr.  TUTH 9:30-10:45 a.m. Brown, W.
Explores general ecological principles and the relationship between organisms and their environment. Natural history and identification of Adirondack plants, animals and ecosystems is incorporated through lecture, field studies and individual projects. Satisfies General Education SBrequirement.

91611 ARTS 110 – Foundations of Drawing I: 4 Cr.  MW 2-4:50 p.m. Clark, E.
Introduces both art majors and non-art majors to the concepts and processes of the medium of drawing. Theoretical, critical and historical issues of art making addressed through regular group critiques and slide presentations of both historical and contemporary art work. This class will teach perceptual drawing with still life and figure work with an emphasis on landscape and drawing from nature.  $50.00 Studio lab fee assessed by Student Accounts. Satisfies General Education AE requirement.

90992 FY 100 First Year Success Seminar: 1 Cr. TH 11-11:50 a.m. Mattimore, R.J.  and Rapczynski, J.
A one-credit course meeting once a week and offering an excellent introduction to the College’s resources and how to succeed in the difficult transition from high school to college life and work. Integrated with the FIG’s theme.